tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71696376399320260642024-03-14T06:53:53.447-04:00Oily RockstarsHeather http://www.blogger.com/profile/04834669758808378140noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7169637639932026064.post-30052902408654910372017-12-23T07:54:00.000-05:002017-12-23T07:54:03.202-05:00Have You Heard? This Site is Moving!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yep... that's right. Oily Rockstars is moving over to my new blog, <a href="http://www.naturalhealthrn.com/" target="_blank">Natural Health RN</a>. I am so excited about where the Lord is taking my life journey. I have decided to expand on my content. In addition to sharing about essential oils, I will be sharing DIY creations, recipes, fitness, faith and all things shiplap. Following along and join in the fun! 2018 is going to be AMAZING!! </div>
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Heather http://www.blogger.com/profile/04834669758808378140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7169637639932026064.post-62610601910538823402017-06-12T08:13:00.000-04:002017-06-12T08:14:48.895-04:00Non-Toxic Carpet Cleaner<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I can't wait to get the carpet out of our house. The bedrooms are the only place in our home that still has it. Carpet houses so much yuckiness. Don't you agree? If you have kids or pets then you definitely know what I am talking about. Our pup is now 1 year old, but potty training and carpet was not a good mix. And tomorrow, potty training of my toddler starts. Oh please pray for me ;) </div>
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Carpet itself houses bacteria, pollen, dead skin and dust. One hot mess, right?! <a href="http://www.menshealth.com/health/eliminate-germs-your-house" target="_blank">Men's Health reports</a>, a microbiology research article published in 2001 found the average indoor carpet to be about 4000 times dirtier than a toilet seat, with about 200,000 bacteria per square inch. YUCK!! <br />
<a name='more'></a>I hope my husband doesn't read this post. He would be ripping out our carpets right this minute. Think about it, you lay your babies down to roll and crawl around on carpet, your family and pets walk around on them. Not only does our shoes and paws carry in all sorts of junk from where we have been but then we turn around and walk around on that very same carpet with our bare feet. Grossed out yet?</div>
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Unfortunately, just like almost every other cleaner on the store shelves, carpet shampoos are loaded with a bunch of toxic chemicals. Commercial carpet shampoos often contain highly toxic ingredients that are known carcinogens that can damage the liver, kidneys and nervous system. Take at look at the <a href="http://www.ewg.org/guides/search?page=1&per_page=15&q=carpet+cleaner&search=carpet+cleaner&type=products&utf8=%E2%9C%93&x=0&y=0" target="_blank">EWG's website</a> to see how your carpet shampoo rates. And again our kids and pets are right down there on that carpet. Not a good combo. So let's talk ways to clean your carpets effectively without using toxic cleaners.</div>
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Interested in learning how to create a healthy, non-toxic home environment? You can join the class I have going on right now <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1302017386502553/" target="_blank">HERE</a>. </div>
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You probably already have these 2 ingredients on hand... Distilled Vinegar and Baking Soda (we buy this in bulk <a href="http://amzn.to/2sRcUUT" target="_blank">here</a>.) If you have visible stains, pour a small amount of vinegar over the stain. Then sprinkle with baking soda. Leave set, while you get your carpet cleaner ready. </div>
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<li>1/4 unscented castile soap (we use this <a href="http://amzn.to/2sQTjnF" target="_blank">one</a>)</li>
<li>1 capful Thieves Household Cleaner (Find out where to get Thieves Household Cleaner <a href="http://www.oilyrockstars.com/p/order-oils.html" target="_blank">here</a>)</li>
<li>15 drops Purification Essential Oil (where to buy the only trusted brand of essential oils our family uses <a href="http://www.oilyrockstars.com/p/order-oils.html" target="_blank">here</a>)</li>
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<li>Not only does this recipe effectively clean but it deodorizes and discourages bugs well. Win, win!!</li>
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Who loves the smell of Pine-Sol? It's ok, raise your hand. I did. I loved the lemon, pine smell. Since switching our cleaning products over to non-toxic versions, I decided to recreate a non-toxic version of my beloved Pine-Sol. I typically use Thieves Household Cleaner for EVERYTHING, but if you are looking for some other DIY cleaner recipes, this is a great All-Purpose Cleaner.<br />
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Pine-Sol rates a big fat "D" on the <a href="http://www.ewg.org/guides/cleaners/2852-PineSolAllPurposeCleanerOriginal" target="_blank">Environmental Working Group</a> website. No surprise, right? It rates as having concern for asthma/respiratory issues, skin allergies & irritation, developmental & reproductive toxicity and even cancer. Whoa!! Guys, this is why I blog and educate about this crap. We deserve to be in the know. Our families deserve better!!! Interested in learning more about creating a Healthy, Non-Toxic Home? Join my class <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1302017386502553/" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br />
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You can be relieved to know that you don't have to use chemical laden products to effectively clean your home. I promise, this cleans your home AND leaves your home smelling amazing... Lemon-pine fresh! Bonus... since it's completely non-toxic, your kiddos can help ;)<br />
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2 key ingredients that give this DIY "Pine-Sol" it's fabulous smell and cleaning power is Pine Essential Oil and Lemon Essential Oil.<br />
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Not only do pine & lemon essential oils have great cleaning abilities, they are both fabulous for creating energized feelings and for supporting healthy mood. Could anyone else use some energy while cleaning? Yea me too!! They are also wonderful for supporting mental clarity. Mom-Brain anyone? Another bonus... both are wonderful for supporting the respiratory system. So take some deep breaths as your clean. Your nose will thank you.<br />
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<li>Distilled Water</li>
<li>20 drops Pine Essential Oil</li>
<li>20 drops Lemon Essential Oil (where to buy the only trusted essential oils our family uses <a href="http://www.oilyrockstars.com/p/order-oils.html" target="_blank">here</a>)</li>
<li>Glass spray bottle (best bottles ever... <a href="http://amzn.to/2sKz5f7" target="_blank">here</a>. They don't leak and I have never had any trouble with them spraying.)</li>
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If you have been around my blog for a while, you know I am all about ridding toxic chemicals from my home. So it should come as no surprise to you that we use a Non-Toxic Dishwasher Detergent. We all know dishwasher detergents are loaded with toxic crap. And think about it... you and your family eat and drink from your dishes, glasses and utensils. While you would like to believe your dishwasher detergent is washed completely from your dishes in that dishwasher, let's get real... there is still a residue left behind. What are you eating or drinking? Many dishwasher detergents have ingredients that are known hormone disruptors, neurotoxic and carcinogenic. Take a look at how your dishwasher detergent rates over at the <a href="http://www.ewg.org/consumer-guides" target="_blank">Environmental Working Group</a>. You might be surprised!<br />
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Since Young Living Dishwasher Detergent has been out of stock, I have been experimenting with ingredients to make my own DIY dishwasher detergent. It has been a bit of challenge to find one that works. We have well water. While we have a water softener and filter (which helps a ton) many of the DIY recipes I tried, just did not work. That was until I tried this recipe!! It's super easy to make and extremely cost effective. And don't forget to do my secret step at the end to get sparkling clean dishes. It makes all the difference!!<br />
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If you are interested in learning how to create a healthy, non-toxic home, you can join the class I have going on right now <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1302017386502553/?ref=bookmarks" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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<li>1/2 cup Citric Acid (find <a href="http://amzn.to/2szEANC" target="_blank">here</a>)</li>
<li>1/2 cup salt</li>
<li>20 drops Lemon Essential Oil</li>
<li>20 drops Purification Essential Oil</li>
<li>10 drops Orange Essential Oil (learn where I only buy my essential oils <a href="http://www.oilyrockstars.com/p/order-oils.html" target="_blank">here</a>)</li>
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The Starbucks Unicorn frappuccino has been all the rage in social media lately. You either couldn't wait to try it or you said, "Heck no!!" Claiming to have magical flavors that start off sweet and fruity, then transforming into a pleasantly sour taste. And finished with a whipped cream sprinkled with pink and blue "fairy" powders. I have even read somewhere is makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. All I can envision is an toxic cup full of sugar, chemicals and artificial colors. I mean... seriously, LOOK AT THE INGREDIENT LABEL!!!<br />
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If that floats your boat... go for it! As for me I will stick with my "Unicorn" Shot of Ningxia Red.<br />
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What is Ningxia Red? Well it's a powerful antioxidant drink, loaded with health benefits. Our whole family drinks it everyday. It's primarily made from Chinese <a href="http://ningxiared.com/the-story/" target="_blank">wolfberries</a> and infused with Young Living essential oils. Essential oils are antioxidant powerhouses as well. And heck, when you add the additional essential oils I love in mine, You will definitely grow a horn and wings... " Unicorn Power!!" And you just might feel all warm and fuzzy inside.<br />
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No really, this shot has some kick to it. It is a shooter, not a sipper. But it is the BOMB!! Where was it inspired? Well a couple years ago at the Young Living convention, a bartender at Club Red (no it's not a "real" bar... no alcohol served at this one. Just all sorts of yummy Ningxia Red products) shared this "secret shot" with myself and my sister in laws. And oh my goodness!! Not only was it delicious... but let's just say... it was Ningxia Red on steroids.<br />
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Meet Louie... our sweet goldendoodle pup. We just love him to pieces. I will admit, he is a bit spoiled. But that's ok. I strive to only use healthy non-toxic products in our home... everything from cleaning products to personal care products. And Doggie Shampoo is no different. Like many "people" shampoos on the market, doggie shampoos are loaded with chemicals. Ingredients such as the simple word "fragrance" can be hiding harmful toxins. If you think the word fragrance is just a term used to mean, "smell good," think again.<br />
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Young Living offers a fabulous line of non-toxic products for our pets. The line is called Animal Scents. You can check them out <a href="https://www.youngliving.com/en_US/products/home/pets" target="_blank">here</a>. Shampoo is part of the Animal Scents line however it's not always in stock. So as my back-up, I make my own. It's super easy, very supportive to your furbaby's skin and leaves your pup smelling amazing.<br />
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We are gearing up for Valentine's Day in our home. That means crafts, treats and decorating with lots of "love." My little girl is loving it! Frequent hand washing in our home is a must... especially this time of year. School = Yucky! However, it's not her favorite thing to do. "Mommy I'm busy," as she says. During the Christmas season, I put a small Santa figurine by her hand soap and told her she was washing hands with Santa. That did the trick! She wanted to wash hands with Santa ALL THE TIME. Oh the things we do. :) Well Santa went home until next Christmas. So I had to come up with another idea.<br />
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Oh Christmas time... my FAVORITE time of year. Our decorations go up early and the baking starts. Holiday baking to share with all is a tradition in our home. We get together with family and bake a TON of Christmas cookies. Cut out cookies are my favorite and most fun to make. The kids love to ice, decorate and of course eat them. Especially since we only make these this time of year. This year I wanted to convert our traditional cut out cookies to a yummy grain-free version. After some experimenting, I finally got it just right. However I wanted to verify they were just as yummy as our traditional ones. So I had my husband take some to work and have his coworkers give them a try. They had no idea they were grain-free. After they tried the cookies, he shared they were actually grain free. Whoa!! Boy were they surprised. They went so far as to say... "These are better that regular cookies." Score!! I think I did it!! Super delicious Grain-Free Lemon Cut Out Cookies! Amazing sweet treat for the holidays!</div>
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<li>1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, softened </li>
<li>2 cups <a href="http://amzn.to/2gIVl2O" target="_blank">organic cane sugar</a></li>
<li>2 pastured eggs</li>
<li>1 cup organic whole milk sour cream</li>
<li>25 drops Lemon Vitality essential oil- find 100% pure essential oils <a href="http://www.oilyrockstars.com/p/order-oils.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></li>
<li>5 cups Otto's Cassava Flour- <a href="http://www.idevaffiliate.com/32360/idevaffiliate.php?id=209" target="_blank">where to find</a></li>
<li>1 tsp baking soda</li>
<li>1/2 tsp salt</li>
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<li>Add eggs, beat until combined.</li>
<li>Add in sour cream and Lemon Vitality essential oil</li>
<li>In a separate bowl, combine dry ingredients.</li>
<li>Slowly add dry mixture to cream mixture and mix until a dough ball is formed. Be sure to stop every so often and scrape down the sides of the bowl.</li>
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<li>Whip until very smooth</li>
<li>Ice and decorate. We love to use <a href="http://amzn.to/2gkr0LE" target="_blank">THESE</a> all natural sprinkles for decorating. </li>
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While I realize spiders have a special role in this world, being inside my house is NOT one of them. We bought a house at the end of last year and completely renovated it for 6 months before moving in. (We are still renovating... think Fixer Upper gone bad. But that's for another post one day.) I LOVE our home! It's sooo peaceful. Creek water flowing in the distance. Birds chirping. You can actually hear yourself think. It's just what my brain needs these days. Yes, I love the location of our home but unfortunately so do many critters. We live in the woods. This has taken some getting used to for me. I don't mind the frogs, turtles, butterflies and deer. But I now wear knee high rubber boots when mowing the lawn. Yes, even in the dead of summer. I figure if a snake bites my leg, I have a better chance of living. ;) And spiders... oh my goodness the spiders. These suckers are huge around here! Thank the Good Lord I have essential oils to deal with these hairy things!<br />
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For your entertainment... Just one of the spiders in our home that my poor mother-in-law killed while we were at work. Yes.. My teenage daughter videoed it. :)<br />
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It's probably a good thing I am a clean freak and my husband can NOT stand clutter. If you don't want something thrown away in our house, you better put it in it's "spot" because it WILL disappear. Having a clean home is generally a great way to decrease the number of spider appearances. Be sure to vacuum frequently. By vacuuming, I don't mean just making those pretty little lines in your carpet. Yes, I know it "looks" clean but spiders love to hide under and behind things. You need to vacuum behind and beneath sofas and chairs. Be sure to clean bookshelves. That is the sneaky little place our spiders like to form their webs. Use that vacuum hose attachment and clean ceilings, light fixtures and corners. My Dyson vacuum cleaner decided to blow up a couple weeks ago. I ended up buying <a href="http://amzn.to/2dWj0gY" target="_blank">THIS</a> one. If you are in the market for a budget friendly vacuum cleaner you should check it out. It works great!!<br />
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Look for places around your home where spiders may make their entry. Make sure your windows and doors are sealed properly. Spiders tend to make their homes in piles of wood or leaves and in outdoor plants. Keep wood piles away from the foundation of your home and keep your yard "tidy." If you have a chimney like we do, be sure the your chimney flue is closed when not in use.<br />
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We did all of these things but needed something more to keep the spiders out of our home. You will find a lot of products on the market to buy that are said to deter spiders. Unfortunately they are LOADED with toxic chemicals. I refuse to use them in my home around my kids and my dog.<br />
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This spray is just amazing and so incredibly easy to make!! While we find essential oils to be pleasant smelling, spiders find their smell to be overwhelming and offensive. Ha!! Well guess what, I have a ton of essential oils. So you can bet I started using my essential oils in every nook and cranny of my home. Spiders particularly don't like peppermint, spearmint, rosemary, citrus and eucalyptus essential oils. (Side note... Snakes don't like cinnamon or clove essential oils. We had/have snakes in our attic) Below is my Spider Spray Recipe...<br />
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<li>10 drops Peppermint Essential Oil</li>
<li>10 drops Spearmint Essential Oil</li>
<li>5 drops Rosemary Essential Oil</li>
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The floor in our home is mostly wood and tile but we do have carpet in the bedrooms. I like to freshen our carpets with a simple vacuum powder made with essential oils. And it just happens to be made with Peppermint Essential Oil.</div>
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Did you know that by simply diffusing your essential oils you can deter spiders... well really ANY pesky critters? I have a diffuser in almost every room in my house. Yes I know, I am a bit obsessed. No really... We just use them for EVERY aspect of life because we have seen such amazing results. I use my diffuser frequently by my puppy's crate to prevent any bugs that might want to lurk around his bedding.<br />
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My sweet girl, who is now 3 years old, started preschool this year. And she is loving it!! She can't wait to eat breakfast so we can leave for school. She has made new friends, loves singing and dancing, playing outside and absolutely loves her teachers. (Her teachers are AMAZING I might add. We are beyond blessed.)<br />
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One her favorite "stations" during playtime at school is the sensory station. Sensory Integration is something we have been working on with my girl for quite sometime. Each week the sensory station consists of new things. And each week she has done awesome with them.<br />
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I love to do fun sensory activities at home as well. Check out my other posts for more great ideas...<a href="http://www.oilyrockstars.com/2016/03/smelly-diy-glitter-playdough.html" target="_blank">"Smelly" Glitter Playdough</a> or <a href="http://www.oilyrockstars.com/2016/02/jelly-beadz-sensory-fun-for-toddlers.html" target="_blank">Jelly Beadz Sensory Fun</a>. More coming soon too!!<br />
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Now that Fall is in full swing, Fall fun activities are in order. While I may not be a cold weather girl, I do love fall time! I am an "all things pumpkin" kinda girl... homemade pumpkin spiced latte, pumpkin bread, pumpkin muffins, chocolate chip pumpkin cookies. If you bring me pumpkin anything I will be your best friend. Ha!<br />
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I thought it would be fun to create a "Pumpkin Bakery" last weekend. And so the creation of "Pumpkin Cloud Dough" was formed. Oh my!! This was so much fun!! The weather was perfect for playing outside, so we set up the "bakery" on her picnic table. We played for hours and hours. Little did she know, this fun dough was supporting her immune system as we played. Who knows <a href="http://www.oilyrockstars.com/p/order-oils.html" target="_blank">Thieves essential oil</a>? It is a MUST in our home AT ALL TIMES. School is back in session... Don't be without <a href="http://www.oilyrockstars.com/p/order-oils.html" target="_blank">Thieves essential oil</a>!!! I would rather use my time off for vacation and fun, wouldn't you? ;)<br />
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<li>pumpkin pie spice (find in the spice isle or <a href="http://amzn.to/2cENKiI" target="_blank">here</a>) </li>
<li>1/2 cup powdered orange sidewalk chalk (find <a href="http://amzn.to/2daBU6z" target="_blank">here</a>)</li>
<li>5-7 drops of Thieves essential oil (get 100% pure therapeutic essential oils <a href="http://www.oilyrockstars.com/p/order-oils.html" target="_blank">here</a>)</li>
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I must admit, I used to love the smell of Lemon Pledge. However, it's been my "mom mission" to have a completely non-toxic environment for my family. So it had to go. Lemon Pledge is rated a "C" on the <a href="http://www.ewg.org/guides/cleaners/1395-PledgeFurnitureSprayLemonClean" target="_blank">Environmental Working Group's</a> website, with a high concern for cancer. Yep, I do not want that in my house. Interested in learning how to create a healthy, non-toxic home for your family? You can join the class I have going on now, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1302017386502553/" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br />
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If you don't know about Thieves Household Cleaner, boy are you missing out. This concentrate can clean just about EVERYTHING and it smells AMAZING!! It's the main ingredient in all my cleaning products. Check out my popular Thieves "Soft Scrub" recipe <a href="http://www.oilyrockstars.com/2015/08/diy-thieves-soft-scrub.html" target="_blank">here</a>. </div>
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<li>Remove fingerprints or "noseprints" (from our fur babies) from stainless steel appliances... Those drive me bonkers!</li>
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<li>Remove sticky residue... My 3 year old is a fan of stickers. I find them stuck to EVERYTHING all over the house. This furniture polish has come in handy on more than one occasion for that. </li>
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<li>2 Tbsp Fractionated Coconut Oil- find <a href="http://amzn.to/2apdJdA" target="_blank">here</a></li>
<li>1 Tbsp White Vinegar</li>
<li>10 drops Young Living Lemon essential oil</li>
<li>10 drops Young Living Orange essential oil- find out how to get 100% pure thereuputic essential oils at wholesale <a href="http://www.oilyrockstars.com/p/order-oils.html" target="_blank">here</a></li>
<li>Sticker Paper for label making- find <a href="http://amzn.to/2a7gPag" target="_blank">here</a> (My label is available below)</li>
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Making memories with my girls is something that I cherish. Time is flying by and they are growing up before my eyes. My oldest is a Senior in high school this year and my youngest is starting Preschool. This mama is feeling very emotional these days. Oh how I wish I could hit the pause button... even for just a bit. </div>
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For that reason, this DIY creation is something that sits close to my heart. I love flowers! I would have flowers in every room if I could. But that can get kinda pricey... according to my husband. Ha! During the Spring/Summer months, flowers are easy to find outside. I take advantage and cut all the flowers I can and bring them indoors. I LOVE the smell of flowers in my house!<br />
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This past Mother's Day I thought it would be fun to make a meaningful gift and share with our moms.. and of course me ;) Next came the idea of a Handprint Vase. They were super easy to make and a lot of fun. I absolutely love the way they turned out!! So much so... I have 3 in my home. Haha!! </div>
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So grab your kiddos, choose your favorite colors and have some painting fun!! Oh and don't forget Purification essential oil. What?! Yep, that's right. That would be my little trick. Add a drop or 2 of Purification essential oil to the water before placing your flowers in. Your flowers will stay fresher, longer!!<br />
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<li>Acrylic Paints of choice- Find <a href="http://amzn.to/2a9XhAd" target="_blank">here</a></li>
<li>Decorative ribbon (I love the burlap look)- Find <a href="http://amzn.to/2a0G09Z" target="_blank">here</a></li>
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It's been a while since I have made a blog post. Can anyone else relate to BUSY?!! We bought a "Fixer Upper" and let me just say it's A LOT more work than I anticipated. But we are in the home stretch. Yay!! I can't wait to share our "before" and "after" photos with you all.<br />
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Memorial Day is fast approaching!! For many it's "opening day" for summer. The swimming pools open and the barbecues start. I love this time of year!! I am definitely a warm weather girl. Do you have Memorial Day plans with family and friends? Are you planning to bring a dish to share? Or maybe you are holding the fun at your house. You might consider making my Strawberry Pineapple Salsa!! It is amazingly DELICIOUS!!! Strawberries are in season, so now is the perfect time to make it!! Serve it as an appetizer with your favorite tortilla chips or better yet, serve it over grilled chicken or fish. I promise people will be asking for the recipe ;)<br />
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<li>1/4 cup purple onion (diced)</li>
<li>2 Tbsp Cilantro</li>
<li>salt to taste</li>
<li>**<b>Secret Ingredient</b>** 5-7 drops Young Living Lime Vitality Essential Oil (Find out how you can get 100% pure therapeutic essential oils at wholesale <a href="http://www.oilyrockstars.com/p/order-oils.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>)</li>
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Happy Good Friday!! It's Easter time... the MOST glorious time of year!! Our Lord and Savior is ALIVE!! Nothing is better than that, right?!!<br />
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With Easter comes LOTS of fun with Easter eggs. How many of you have a million of those plastic eggs right now? If you have been to an Easter Egg Hunt, I know you do. Or if you are like me, I bought a bunch to have our own egg hunts at home. Those little eggs have kept my toddler busy for hours each day.<br />
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My next question is... what do you do with all those plastic eggs after Easter? Many of you may pitch them in the garbage or maybe you save them for next year. Well, I have a better idea!! Let's make Easter Egg Bath Bombs!! I am all about recycling or using one thing to make another.<br />
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<li>1/4 cup citric acid- find <a href="http://amzn.to/1VN3Zxj" target="_blank">here</a></li>
<li>1/4 cup cornstarch- we buy in bulk <a href="http://amzn.to/1RDbBCG" target="_blank">here</a></li>
<li>1/4 epsom salt- we buy in bulk <a href="http://amzn.to/1RDbGWU" target="_blank">here</a></li>
<li>2 tsp castor oil- find <a href="http://amzn.to/1RpMSMP" target="_blank">here</a></li>
<li>1 Tbsp water</li>
<li>essential oils- Lavender, Peace & Calming, Gentle Baby or Stress Away would all be wonderful! Find out how to get 100% pure therapeutic essential oils at wholesale <a href="http://www.oilyrockstars.com/p/order-oils.html" target="_blank">here</a></li>
<li>Plastic Easter Eggs</li>
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<li>Combine your castor oil, water and essential oil of choice in a small bowl.</li>
<li>Slowly (and I repeat slowly) add your wet ingredients to the dry ingredients a little at a time while continuously whisking. Oh and did I say slowly :) You want to keep it from fizzing. If you have never worked with citric acid. It activates when it gets wet and starts to fizz. </li>
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Wrap up a bunch and share the oily love!! They would make great gifts for teachers and friends. Mother's Day is coming soon... I bet your mom friends would love them!! Have a blessed Easter!!</div>
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Who doesn't love playdough? It is so much fun to play with. My 2 1/2 year old LOVES to get her hands messy, so playdough is right up her alley. I try my best to tap into as many of her senses as possible during our "tot school" time each day. Making our own homemade playdough sounded like fun. So off to Pinterest I went. And oh my goodness... there are like 5 million recipes out there. Ok, maybe not 5 million, but there are a ton. I wanted something easy and simple, so my toddler could help. Making playdough on the stove is not exactly toddler-safe. So I decided to experiment and guess what... we created the prettiest, softest and best smelling playdough ever!<br />
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<li>Non-Toxic Lotion- we use the Whole Foods Brand Unscented Lotion</li>
<li>Fine Neon Glitter (find <a href="http://amzn.to/1q1bR2f" target="_blank">here</a>)</li>
<li>Essential Oils- We use Young Living's Peppermint, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemon, Lime and Tangerine essential oils (find out how to buy Young Living essential oils at wholesale <a href="http://www.oilyrockstars.com/p/order-oils.html" target="_blank">here</a>)</li>
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<li>Add your desired essential oil scent. I used 4-5 drops for each color.</li>
<li>Mix together until a ball starts to form. Add a small amount of lotion or cornstarch if needed to get the right consistency. </li>
<li>At this point, I find it's easiest to finish mixing together with my hands. </li>
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I thought I would share another way we like to use our playdough recently for developmental purposes... although don't tell my little one. She thinks it just FUN!! I like to choose essential oils that are great for focus and happy moods. Some our favorites are Orange, Grapefruit, Lime, Lemon, Peppermint and Lavender. We have been working on fine motor skills to help my 3 year old learn to hold her pencil properly. Plus I used items to work on colors and letters. Santa brought her a new batch of my DIY Playdough. Yay!! We use the playdough as a base, place a piece of spaghetti in the center... then just thread the beads, letters and pasta down each stick. Hours of fun!!<br />
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Is your mouth watering yet? Ha! This is the most delicious granola ever!! Why? It's the BACON!! Bacon makes everything taste better... or at least I think so. It's loaded with so much flavor and makes a great snack, especially on the go. Bonus... it's loaded with healthy fats, protein and fiber, leaving you feeling satisfied. I love to top my yogurt with it!! You can really do just about anything you want with this recipe. Try adding dried fruit, shredded coconut, different nuts or some mini chocolate chips. Oh so YUMMY!!<br />
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<li>1/4 tsp ginger</li>
<li>1 cup pecan pieces</li>
<li>1 lb. bacon, cooked and crumbled</li>
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How many of you are ready for warm weather? I know we are in our house. To fight cabin fever, I am always trying to come up with different ways to keep my 2 year old busy. We have what I call "Tot School" each day through the week. It's basically activities to help her explore her sensory and motor development. Sensory<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 19.84px;"> and motor development</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 19.84px;"> is the gradual process by which a child gains use and coordination of the large muscles of the legs, trunk, and arms, and the smaller muscles of the hands. A child begins to experience new awareness through sight, touch, taste, smell, and hearing. Sensory play is a wonderful and fun way to help your little ones engage and develop these senses. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 19.84px;">Different types of cars/trucks are great to "hide" too. Help your toddler find a certain car by name or by sound. <a href="http://amzn.to/1OxcULv" target="_blank">THIS</a> pack of Cars/Trucks is great!! You can have your child lace the cars/trucks on the string provided for another great fine motor activity. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 19.84px;">My girl LOVES Minnie Mouse!! What little girl doesn't? :) She loves to "hide" Minnie Mouse's clothes in the beads and find each one by name. It's a great way to help your child identify clothing. Get Minnie Mouse Clothing <a href="http://amzn.to/21jxDiu" target="_blank">HERE</a>. </span></span><br />
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<li><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 19.84px;">Jelly Beadz (Find <a href="http://amzn.to/1WLkRm5" target="_blank">HERE</a>)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 19.84px;">Fine Motor Tools (Find <a href="http://amzn.to/1QHwvAf" target="_blank">HERE</a>)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 19.84px;">Farm Animal Toys (Find <a href="http://amzn.to/1WLeBe0" target="_blank">HERE</a>)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 19.84px;">Cars/Trucks (Find <a href="http://amzn.to/1OxcULv" target="_blank">HERE</a>)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 19.84px;">Minnie Mouse Clothing (Find <a href="http://amzn.to/21jxDiu" target="_blank">HERE</a>)</span></span></li>
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How many of you love chocolate? Me, me, me!! I am a huge chocolate lover. I love to make sweet treats every now and then for our family. My Einkorn Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread is ALWAYS requested. I actually stock up on zucchini during the summer, grate and freeze it so I can make this recipe all year long. It is delicious! It only lasts about 2 days in the house. Ha!!<br />
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We recently purchased a new home that needs fixing up... by fixing up, I mean a total gut job. Think... "Fixer Upper" the TV show on HGTV. With the help of some family, my husband is doing most of the work himself. He has been working there every chance he gets. So the "nice wife" that I am, I made him some sweet treats. ;) I made both a loaf of bread and muffins. He loved them! I hope you enjoy them as much as we do!!<br />
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<li>1 cup Young Living Einkorn Flour (Learn to get started with Young Living <a href="http://www.oilyrockstars.com/p/order-oils.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>)</li>
<li>1 Tbsp Saigon Cinnamon (find in bulk <a href="http://amzn.to/1KfeshK" target="_blank">HERE</a>)</li>
<li>1/4 tsp Salt</li>
<li>3/4 tsp Baking Soda</li>
<li>3 Tbsp Organic Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (find <a href="http://amzn.to/1P1OCul" target="_blank">HERE</a>)</li>
<li>1/4 cup Coconut Oil (find <a href="http://amzn.to/1Pn5SOt" target="_blank">HERE</a>)</li>
<li>1/2 cup Raw Honey (find <a href="http://amzn.to/1Kff1bm" target="_blank">HERE</a>)</li>
<li>1/4 cup Coconut Sugar (find <a href="http://amzn.to/1Kff6vP" target="_blank">HERE</a>)</li>
<li>2 eggs</li>
<li>1 Tbsp Vanilla Extract (find <a href="http://amzn.to/1P1Pxeg" target="_blank">HERE</a>)</li>
<li>1/4 cup Organic Sour Cream</li>
<li>1 1/2 cup Grated Zucchini</li>
<li>1/2 cup Enjoy Life Chocolate Chips (find <a href="http://amzn.to/1Kffkmy" target="_blank">HERE</a>)</li>
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<li>Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Oil (using coconut oil) and flour a large 9" bread pan or line a muffin pan with muffin liners. </li>
<li>Whisk flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt & cocoa powder together in a small bowl and set aside.</li>
<li>In a stand mixer, beat honey, coconut sugar, oil and eggs for 1-2 minutes. Add vanilla extract and sour cream. Continue mixing until incorporated.</li>
<li>Fold in the grated zucchini. Add your dry flour ingredients.</li>
<li>Stir or mix on low to combine.</li>
<li>Lastly add in your chocolate chips.</li>
<li>Pour into a 9" bread pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes. Or 20-25 minutes if using a muffin pan. Check to be sure your bread is done by placing a toothpick in the center. It should come out clean.</li>
<li>Cool for 5-10 minutes.</li>
<li>Enjoy!!</li>
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A baby's bum is a hot topic among mommies. If your little one's bottom is "unhappy," more than likely you have asked your other "mommy friends" what is best. As a nurse in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, I see a lot of babies' bums. And it's not uncommon for a little one's bottom to need some extra "love." Fortunately in the NICU where I work, they are making strides to use more "natural" products. Awesome... right?!<br />
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There are a lot of products on the market to choose from. So what is best? Unfortunately, like many other personal products, diaper creams are filled with chemicals and toxins. Have you ever wondered why you little one screams when you put on a diaper cream... Chemicals burn!! Let's take a look at the popular product Desitin. Many of the ingredients are rated by the <a href="http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/" target="_blank">EWG Skin Deep Database</a> has hazardous. Hazard ratings are shown as low, moderate or high concern categories, with numeric rankings spanning those categories that range from 1 (low concern) to 10 (high concern). Yea... not what I want to use on my baby.<br />
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If you are curious how your diaper cream rates, take a look on the <a href="http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/" target="_blank">EWG Skin Deep Database</a>. Better yet... just make your own. That is what we do. I know it's safe and non-toxic. It's sooooo unbelievably easy and it WORKS!!!<br />
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<li>3 Tbsp coconut oil (find <a href="http://amzn.to/1ZK4WdD" target="_blank">HERE</a>)</li>
<li>3 Tbsp non-nano zinc oxide (find <a href="http://amzn.to/1JfvqMO" target="_blank">HERE</a>)</li>
<li>3 Tbsp arrowroot powder (find <a href="http://amzn.to/1QbuXL8" target="_blank">HERE</a>)</li>
<li>10 drops Young Living Gentle Baby essential oil (Find out how to get essential oils at wholesale <a href="http://www.oilyrockstars.com/p/order-oils.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>)</li>
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**Gentle Baby essential oil is designed specifically for mothers and babies! It is soothing to tender skin. You could also use Lavender and/or Tea Tree essential oils if you prefer as well.</div>
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** Note: Like cornstarch, arrowroot powder is a starch and can help feed yeast. Since it's not the primary ingredient in this recipe I don't think it would cause a problem with yeast-based rashes. But if you suspect yeast, you may want to omit and just use more zinc oxide in it's place.</div>
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<li>Transfer the shea butter to a stand mixer. Beat on high for 3-4 minutes.</li>
<li>Next warm your coconut oil until almost melted. Pour slowly into your shea butter while whipping on high. Scrape down the sides as needed.</li>
<li>Now add your zinc oxide. On the lowest speed, start mixing into your butter. </li>
<li>Then add your arrowroot powder and continue mixing on low speed. </li>
<li>Once the powders have started to incorporate, turn your mixer up to highest speed. </li>
<li>Continue mixing for 3-4 minutes until soft and fluffy.</li>
<li>Now add your essential oil. Whip for an additional minute. </li>
<li>Store in glass container with a tight fitting lid, like <a href="http://amzn.to/1lrc1gr" target="_blank">THIS</a>. Or you could place into a squeezable container like I do with my <a href="http://www.oilyrockstars.com/2015/05/all-natural-sunscreen.html" target="_blank">Beach Cream</a>. Get those <a href="http://amzn.to/1Jfzqgr" target="_blank">HERE</a>. </li>
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Does this crazy cold weather have your skin screaming... HELP?!! The cold, dry weather does a number on my skin every year. I have to be very proactive or my skin cracks and becomes raw. Yet another reason I keep begging my husband to move me south. Ha! So let's talk about ways we can help keep our skin healthy through the winter months.<br />
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<li>Cold, dry air can cause irritated skin. In addition, heating your house removes moisture from the air. Those combined together can leave your skin feeling "unhappy." An easy way to put the moisture back in the air is with a humidifier. Some people have a whole house humidifier. But if your house does not have that (like mine), you can buy a portable one. I have <a href="http://amzn.to/1J4Xhz8" target="_blank">THIS ONE</a> in our house. I run it ALL the time through the winter months. I love it!!</li>
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<li>1/2 Cup Shea Butter (Find <a href="http://amzn.to/1Q851C2" target="_blank">HERE</a>)</li>
<li>3 Tbsp Sweet Almond Oil (Find <a href="http://amzn.to/1Q85IuS" target="_blank">HERE</a>)</li>
<li>3 Tbsp Coconut Oil (Find <a href="http://amzn.to/1J52wz2" target="_blank">HERE</a>)</li>
<li>1/2 Cup Coconut Sugar (Find <a href="http://amzn.to/1J52CXl" target="_blank">HERE</a>)</li>
<li>20 drops Young Living Frankincense essential oil (Find out how to get essential oils at wholesale <a href="http://www.oilyrockstars.com/p/order-oils.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>)</li>
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<li>In a double broiler or glass bowl add your shea butter. Bring to a low-medium heat. You do not want to melt the shea butter, but just soften it. </li>
<li>Next, transfer the shea butter to a stand mixer. Beat on high until its a whipped consistency... around 5-6 minutes. It will look like firm whipped cream when its done.</li>
<li>While the shea butter is whipping away, warm your coconut oil until almost melted in a small bowl. Add your sweet almond oil and <a href="http://www.oilyrockstars.com/p/order-oils.html" target="_blank">Frankincense essential oil</a> to the coconut oil. </li>
<li>Once your shea butter is ready, SLOWLY pour your oil mixture into the bowl of shea butter, while still beating on high. Scrape down the sides as needed.</li>
<li>Once the oil mixture has been incorporated, continue mixing for 3-4 minutes until it looks soft and fluffy. </li>
<li>Lastly, add your coconut sugar. Stir to combine well. </li>
<li>Store in a glass container with a tight fitting lid, like <a href="http://amzn.to/1OkeRya" target="_blank">THIS</a>. </li>
<li>Gently exfoliate your body right before you get out of the shower or bath. Rinse just enough to remove the sugar from your skin. Pat dry. Then quickly follow with your moisturizer. We use <a href="http://www.oilyrockstars.com/2014/11/silky-whipped-body-butter.html" target="_blank">THIS</a>. </li>
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This post has been a looong time coming. Wool Dryer Balls... They have been used by many for a long time. You can make them at home yourself or even buy them online <a href="http://amzn.to/1OcXYW2" target="_blank">HERE</a>. (However I will tell you, making them yourself is a bit cheaper.) In an effort to make our home a non-toxic environment, we use them as an alternative to dryer sheets or liquid fabric softener. They pair very nicely with my Thieves Laundry Soap. This mama does not want to worry about chemical-filled laundry products. With Young Living Laundry Soap and my Wool Dryer Balls I don't need to.<br />
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Let's talk a minute about commercial Laundry Soap and softeners. It is no secret just how toxic they are. There are many, many studies out there showing evidence that toxic fragrance chemicals can be absorbed into your skin when you put on your clothes or sleep on your sheets.<br />
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<li>Commercial dryer sheets can be costly and are thrown away after each use. Wool dryer balls can be reused for years. (Save more money- WIN!)</li>
<li>Wool dryer balls won't affect the absorbency of towels or cloth diapers.</li>
<li>100% wool balls increase fluffiness and reduce static.</li>
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It's super simple. You just throw them in the dryer with your wet laundry. (I actually just leave my dryer balls in the dryer.) They bounce around in the dryer separating clothes, allowing the hot air to circulate through your clothes. They fluff your laundry and reduce wrinkles. They pull moisture out of clothes, reducing your dry time. The more dryer balls you have in your laundry, the shorter your dry time will be. (I keep 6 in my dryer.)<br />
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Finding the right yarn is critical to making the perfect dryer ball. I learned this the hard way. Make sure you find <b>"100% Wool Yarn"</b> You can find it at most craft stores or you can buy it online <a href="http://amzn.to/1Od0nQr" target="_blank">HERE</a>. Stay away from "superwash" or "machine washable" They will NOT felt, which is exactly what we want.<br />
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I found <a href="http://amzn.to/1Od0nQr" target="_blank">Patons Classic Wool Roving Yarn</a> to work the best. It doesn't really matter the color. I stuck with neutral.<br />
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<li>100% Wool Yarn (Find <a href="http://amzn.to/1Od0nQr" target="_blank">HERE</a>)</li>
<li>Latch Hook Crocket Needle (Find <a href="http://amzn.to/1Od0ZFW" target="_blank">HERE</a>)</li>
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1. Start by wrapping the yarn around your fingers several times.</div>
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4. Continue wrapping the yarn around the ball to your desired size. I prefer almost softball size. I feel like that size really cuts down on my dry time.</div>
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5. Once your desired size is achieved, use your Latch Hook Crochet Needle to tuck the end of the yarn under several layers of yarn. Close your latch hook so it doesn't pull any other yarn through with it. Then pull the crochet needle through and cut the end.<br />
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7. Cut the leg off an old pair of pantyhose. Put the balls into the toe of the pantyhose, tying tightly between each ball with the string. Once you have all your balls in the pantyhose, tie off the end. </div>
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8. Next you need to felt your dryer balls. Throw your entire yarn caterpillar into the wash with towels. Wash in hot wash cycle with a cold water rinse cycle. Dry your yarn caterpillar with your towels using the hottest dryer setting.</div>
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9. Remove your balls from the pantyhose and check for felting. Some yarn will not felt with the first wash/dry. You may need to repeat washing and drying 3-4 times. I did 3 times. You will know felting has happened with you can brush your fingernail over the ball and strands don't separate. See below. </div>
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Now you are ready to rock and roll! Like I said earlier, I like to keep mine in the dryer. But you can keep them in a bag or basket next to your dryer if you would like. I made up a whole bunch of these wool dryer ball bundles as Christmas gifts. I gifted them in a burlap bag like <a href="http://amzn.to/1RwE3Wb" target="_blank">THIS</a>. Everyone LOVED them!!</div>
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I absolutely love to add essential oils to my wool dryer balls for wonderful smelling clothes/sheets. All you need do is add 1-2 drops of your desired essential oil to each dryer ball. I find if you wait to do this the last 10-15 minutes of the dry cycle the wonderful smell lasts longer. Here are some of my favorite essential oils I love to use:</div>
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<li>Our sheets: Lavender or Sensation</li>
<li>My 2 year old's sheets: Gentle Baby (smells like baby powder)</li>
<li>My 16 year old's sheets: Lavender or Joy</li>
<li>Our clothes: Lavender, Joy or Citrus Fresh (My husband likes Shutran for his clothes)</li>
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Today is the last day of my "Smells of the Season" series. I hope you have enjoyed them. It has been so much fun coming up with my favorite Holiday combos. Today's scent is called "Santa's Cookies." Who doesn't love the taste and smell of cookies at Christmas time. It's a family tradition in our house to make cut out cookies every year. Next Saturday is the big day this year. We all pile in at my mom's house. Then we bake and decorate up a storm. After, we make special deliveries to our loved ones :) It's a great way to spread Christmas cheer and spend time as one BIG family!!<br />
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Go <a href="http://www.oilyrockstars.com/2015/11/smells-of-season-day-1.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> to find different ideas of non-toxic ways to fill your home with the "Santa's Cookies" scent. Enjoy!! </div>
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<li>5 drops Young Living Stress Away essential oil (Find <a href="http://www.oilyrockstars.com/p/order-oils.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>)</li>
<li>3 drops Young Living Clove essential oil (Find <a href="http://www.oilyrockstars.com/p/order-oils.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>)</li>
<li>2 drops Young Living Lemon essential oil (Find <a href="http://www.oilyrockstars.com/p/order-oils.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>)</li>
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<b>Find other "Smells of the Season" posts below:</b></div>
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<li><a href="http://www.oilyrockstars.com/2015/11/smells-of-season-day-1.html" target="_blank">Day 1- Gumdrops</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.oilyrockstars.com/2015/11/smells-of-season-day-2-christmas-tree.html" target="_blank">Day 2- Christmas Tree</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.oilyrockstars.com/2015/11/smells-of-season-day-3-candy-cane.html" target="_blank">Day 3- Candy Cane</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.oilyrockstars.com/2015/11/smells-of-season-day-4-cinnamon-drops.html" target="_blank">Day 4- Cinnamon Drops</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.oilyrockstars.com/2015/11/smells-of-season-day-5-gingerbread-man.html" target="_blank">Day 5- Gingerbread Man</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.oilyrockstars.com/2015/12/smells-of-season-day-6-mistletoe.html" target="_blank">Day 6- Mistletoe</a></li>
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I hope you have found many scents you love throughout this series. You can be creative and come up with just about any scent you want with your Young Living essential oils. It's a healthy alternative to "smell up" your home not only throughout the holiday season... but all year long. </div>
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Heather http://www.blogger.com/profile/04834669758808378140noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7169637639932026064.post-28109594392685482982015-12-04T08:46:00.000-05:002015-12-19T22:27:06.387-05:00Einkorn Gingerbread Cookies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Thanksgiving is gone and Christmas is upon us. That means lots of baking in our house. One of our favorite things to make is gingerbread cookies. This year my 2 year old got to help... oh what a floury mess. But oh so much fun! I love making Christmas memories with my kiddos.<br />
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These gingerbread cookies are soft and chewy. They contain very little fat and no processed sugar. And they are made with Young Living's Einkorn flour. I have been doing a lot of baking with Einkorn flour. Einkorn is the original "staff-of-life" grain, which dates back to the beginning of time. When compared to the modern, highly modified wheat of today, einkorn's un-hybridized genetics and low gluten levels make it more compatible with our bodies and it's easier to digest.<br />
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<li>1 1/2 tsp baking powder (Find <a href="http://amzn.to/1PDZrrI" target="_blank">HERE</a>)</li>
<li>3/4 tsp baking soda (Find <a href="http://amzn.to/1YNgkkZ" target="_blank">HERE</a>)</li>
<li>1/4 tsp salt</li>
<li>1/3 cup + 1 Tbsp Maple Syrup (Find <a href="http://amzn.to/1PDZgfP" target="_blank">HERE</a>)</li>
<li>1/4 cup blackstrap molasses (Find <a href="http://amzn.to/1YNgDMQ" target="_blank">HERE</a>)</li>
<li>4 Tbsp unsweetened applesauce</li>
<li>1 Tbsp vanilla extract (Find <a href="http://amzn.to/1PE0o39" target="_blank">HERE</a>)</li>
<li>1 egg</li>
<li>1 tsp ginger (Find <a href="http://amzn.to/1PE0xDD" target="_blank">HERE</a>)</li>
<li>1 Tbsp saigon cinnamon (Find <a href="http://amzn.to/1YNgVTP" target="_blank">HERE</a>)</li>
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<li>1/2 tsp nutmeg (Find <a href="http://amzn.to/1YNh0XL" target="_blank">HERE</a>)</li>
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<li>Mix well to form the dough.</li>
<li>Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. I just left the dough in my KitchenAid bowl and placed in the fridge.</li>
<li>Preheat oven to 350.</li>
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Many Blessings,</div>
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Heather</div>
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And so it continues... Day 6 of the "Smells of the Season" blog posts. I wanted to share just a couple more "smells" with you. Do you have a mistletoe hanging in your house for the holidays? And did you know it's said to be bad luck to refuse a kiss when caught standing under one? Ha! I have always wondered how the "kissing under the mistletoe" started.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #101010; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 28.8px;">Kissing under sprigs of mistletoe is a well-known holiday tradition, but this little plant’s history as a symbolic herb dates back thousands of years. Many ancient cultures prized mistletoe for its healing properties. (Hmmm... interesting ;) The Greeks were known to use it as a cure for everything from menstrual cramps to spleen disorders, and the Roman naturalist Pliny the Elder noted it could be used as a balm against epilepsy, ulcers and poisons. The plant’s romantic overtones most likely started with the Celtic Druids of the 1st century A.D. Because mistletoe could blossom even during the frozen winter, the Druids came to view it as a sacred symbol of vivacity, and they administered it to humans and animals alike in the hope of restoring fertility.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #101010; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 28.8px;">Mistletoe’s associations with fertility and vitality continued through the Middle Ages, and by the 18th century it had become widely incorporated into Christmas celebrations. Just how it made the jump from sacred herb to holiday decoration remains up for debate, but the kissing tradition appears to have first caught on among servants in England before spreading to the middle classes. As part of the early custom, men were allowed to steal a kiss from any woman caught standing under the mistletoe, and refusing was viewed as bad luck. Yet another tradition instructed the merrymakers to pluck a single berry from the mistletoe with each kiss, and to stop smooching once they were all gone.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">2 drops Young Living Bergamot essential oil (Find H<a href="http://www.oilyrockstars.com/p/order-oils.html" target="_blank">ERE</a>)</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="http://www.oilyrockstars.com/2015/11/smells-of-season-day-2-christmas-tree.html" target="_blank">Day 2- Christmas Tree</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="http://www.oilyrockstars.com/2015/11/smells-of-season-day-3-candy-cane.html" target="_blank">Day3- Candy Cane</a></span></li>
<li><a href="http://www.oilyrockstars.com/2015/11/smells-of-season-day-4-cinnamon-drops.html" target="_blank">Day 4- Cinnamon Drops</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.oilyrockstars.com/2015/11/smells-of-season-day-5-gingerbread-man.html" target="_blank">Day 5- Gingerbread Man</a></li>
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<br />Heather http://www.blogger.com/profile/04834669758808378140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7169637639932026064.post-38638876182753396702015-11-25T11:37:00.001-05:002016-01-11T09:03:43.719-05:00BLACK FRIDAY Essential Oil Survival Bag<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am taking a break today from my "Smells of the Season" blog posts to share a special, fun, lighthearted Black Friday post. How many of you crazy people are going Black Friday shopping? Well guess what... I would be one of them!! Haha!! It is a family tradition to go every year. My mom and I go every single year. We map out exactly where we want to be and at what time. I am a bit disappointed the stores keep moving up their opening time. It really was the most fun when they opened early morning for a TRUE Black Friday event. But oh well, we still go.<br />
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I know many of you are thinking right now, "You are just plain crazy!" I know, I know people on Black Friday can be quite "special." And sometimes you just can't help yourself... you've got to stop and take a picture or better yet a video to send you your sleeping husband so he can see just how "special" people are when they "can't live without that toy or TV." It can be somewhat amusing :)</div>
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Well this year I am going with my essential oil survival bag in tote. Why not oil up and maybe even share the "oil love" with some of those "special" people. So what does a girl bring to keep her sanity on Black Friday? Well here is what I am bringing... </div>
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First up is a can of <a href="http://www.oilyrockstars.com/p/order-oils.html" target="_blank">Ningxia Zyng</a>. If you have not tried this stuff, you must! It is awesome!! Getting up super early or not going to bed at all can leave a girl drained and dragging. So I will be bringing a can (or 2) of <a href="http://www.oilyrockstars.com/p/order-oils.html" target="_blank">Ningxia Zyng</a> for energy support, as well as my essential oil <a href="http://www.oilyrockstars.com/p/order-oils.html" target="_blank">En-R-Gee</a>. The essential oil <a href="http://www.oilyrockstars.com/p/order-oils.html" target="_blank">En-R-Gee</a> says is all. You can't shop unless have a little pep in your step. I am sure I will be using that bottle A LOT while shopping for 10 hours straight. I snapped a roller fitment on the top and I am ready to go.</div>
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Next up is one of my FAVORITE oils... <a href="http://www.oilyrockstars.com/p/order-oils.html" target="_blank">Stress Away</a>. EVERYONE needs <a href="http://www.oilyrockstars.com/p/order-oils.html" target="_blank">Stress Away</a> at ALL times in their life. Most people I ask about Black Friday shopping say it's too stressful to deal with all the people and long lines. It can be somewhat stressful and just plain annoying sometimes but hey it's fun. This year I will oil up real good with my bottle <a href="http://www.oilyrockstars.com/p/order-oils.html" target="_blank">Stress Away</a>. </div>
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<a href="http://www.oilyrockstars.com/p/order-oils.html" target="_blank">Peace & Calming</a> is also a must. The lines are the most frustrating part for me. (The "special" people just make me laugh.) So I plan to whip out my <a href="http://www.oilyrockstars.com/p/order-oils.html" target="_blank">Peace & Calming</a> as needed while in waiting in those long line. I might even make a "Chill Out Spray" and just casually mist around myself in hopes that will calm some of those "special" people I get stuck in line with ;)</div>
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We all know shopping for hours on end and dealing with lots of people can give a girl (or anyone for that matter) occasional head discomfort and even an occasional stomachache, right? Well my <a href="http://www.oilyrockstars.com/p/order-oils.html" target="_blank">Peppermint</a> essential oil will be readily on hand to help support my body for that.</div>
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And lastly, I will have my <a href="http://www.oilyrockstars.com/p/order-oils.html" target="_blank">Panaway</a> essential oil. If you are a nurse and stand on your feet for LONG shifts, you can relate to needing this oil. Shopping will be no different. My feet will be begging for this oil before I get home. </div>
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Well there you have it... My 2015 BLACK FRIDAY Essential Oil Survival Bag. I hope you found this post fun and helpful. </div>
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Have a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving!! If you will be shopping on Black Friday, be safe and don't forget to oil up. We just love to oil, oiling is our favorite :)<br />
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Many Blessings,</div>
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